Explore a range of educational and product resources across our key medical nutrition areas.
Oncology
Identifying Barriers to Nutritional Intervention for Cancer Cachexia
Dysphagia
Team-Based Approach to Dysphagia Care: Optimizing Care for Patients Living with Dysphagia
Enteral Nutrition
Blenderized tube feedings: Practice recommendations from the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2023)
Dysphagia
Pureed Foods for People with Dysphagia: Functionality, Interventions and Outcomes (2023)
Obesity Care
Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines (2020)
Dysphagia
Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10)
Malnutrition
Canadian Malnutrition Task Force Action Centre
Malnutrition
Nestlé® Nutrition Institute: What is the MNA®?
Dysphagia
Julie Cichero. How and why thickened liquids improve swallowing safety and swallowing efficiency. Clinical Nutrition Highlights. 2021; Volume 1 Issue 1.
Enteral Nutrition
2021 Guidelines for the provision of nutrition support therapy in the adult critically ill patient: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
Critical Illness
2021 Guidelines for the provision of nutrition support therapy in the adult critically ill patient: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
Critical Illness
Enteral Nutrition Support for Mechanically Ventilated Patients in ICU (2020)
Oncology
Closing the Gap in Nutrition Care at Outpatient Cancer Centers: Ongoing Initiatives of the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Trujillo EB et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2018 Apr;118(4):749-760.
Neurological Conditions
A Nutrition Guide to Helping Your Pediatric Patient with Cerebral Palsy (2018)
Critical Illness
ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in the intensive care unit (2018)
Critical Illness
Handout: Case Scenario - Nutritional Management of a Neurosurgical Patient Presenting with Acute Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis, and Liver Shock (2024)
Critical Illness
Webinar: Navigating Nutrition Challenges in ICU Patients: A Case-Based Panel Discussion (2024)
Enteral Nutrition
ASPEN 2024 Symposium: Contemporary Nutrition Issues Hot Topics 2024: Contemporary Nutrition Issues
Enteral Nutrition
ASPEN 2024 Symposium: Goldilocks and the UnBEARable (EFI): Vomiting, Diarrhea or Just Right?
Enteral Nutrition
The European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD) Symposium: Pivotal Role of Nutrition in the Management of Children with Neurodisabilities. (2024)
Enteral Nutrition
European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Symposium: Feeding Children with Gastrointestinal Impairment. (2024)
Dysphagia
Evidence regarding the efficacy of thickened liquids and an algorithm for appropriate use. 2024 United Kingdom Swallow Research Group conference in Birmingham, UK
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Patient Care. What does science say? Scientific evidence of the impact of thickened liquids on penetration and aspiration ESSD 2023: Satellite Symposium.
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Patient Care. What does science say? Discussing the scientific evidence supporting the EAT-10 validity and its use in routine clinical practice. ESSD 2023: Satellite Symposium.
Critical Illness
Optimizing Nutrition in the ICU: Addressing Challenges for Better Patient Outcomes (2024)
Oncology
Unifying Nutritional Strategies in Oncology: Bridging Guidelines for Enhanced Patient Care
Oncology
Identifying Barriers to Nutritional Intervention for Cancer Cachexia
Critical Illness
Transitioning from 'One-Size-Fits-All' to Endotyping in Critical Care Nutrition
Enteral Nutrition
Webinar Presentation Slides: Blenderized Tube Feedings: Best Practice, Challenges and Decision Support Tools
Enteral Nutrition
Blenderized Tube Feedings: Best Practice, Challenges and Decision Support Tools
Enteral Nutrition
Navigating Home Enteral Nutrition Challenges: Strategies for Management of Enteral Nutrition Intolerance (2024)
Enteral Nutrition
ESPEN Congress Satellite Symposiums: The Next Chapter in Enteral Nutrition: Moving Beyond Conventional Formulas (2023)
Dysphagia
Challenges in the care of Sarcopenic Dysphagia in older adults with malnutrition (19th International Congress of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (Satellite Symposium 2023)
Obesity Care
Type 2 Diabetes: Can very low energy diets help to achieve remission through weight loss? (Webinar 2023)
Enteral Nutrition
ENTERAL NUTRITION IN FOCUS - Strategies for Optimization and Awareness in Post-ICU Care
Dysphagia
History and Science Behind the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10): Lessons Learned (Video Abstract 2023)
Dysphagia
Episode 2: DYSPHAGIA MANAGEMENT: PANDEMIC LESSONS LEARNED AND FUTURE POSSIBILITIES (Video Podcast 2022)
Dysphagia
Episode 1: DYSPHAGIA and COVID-19: IMPACTS ON PRACTICE (Video Podcast 2021)
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Awareness Poster (2023)
Dysphagia
Webinar presentation slides: Malnutrition in Adults Living with Dysphagia: Strategies for Prevention, Detection, and Management
Dysphagia
Malnutrition in Adults with Dysphagia: Strategies for Prevention, Detection, and Management (Webinar 2023)
Critical Illness
Improving outcomes for survivors of critical illness - A focus on nutrition (2022)
Critical Illness
Transition in care from ICU - A nursing focus on nutrition (2022)
Critical Illness
Optimizing nutrition on ICU transfer - Setting patients up for success (2022)
Malnutrition
Protein and Mobility in Preventing Muscle Loss (2020)
Critical Illness
Protein and Mobility in Preventing Muscle Loss (2020)
Enteral Nutrition
Effect of whey protein on glycemic control (2020)
Critical Illness
Effect of whey protein on glycemic control (2020)
Dysphagia
Thickened Liquids and Dysphagia (2020)
Dysphagia
Oral medications and Dysphagia (2020)
Neurological Conditions
Common Gastrointestinal Conditions (2019)
Enteral Nutrition
Common Gastrointestinal Conditions (2019)
Neurological Conditions
Enteral Nutrition Intolerance - Part 1 (2019)
Enteral Nutrition
Enteral Nutrition Intolerance - Part 1 (2019)
Neurological Conditions
Enteral Nutrition Intolerance - Part 2 (2019)
Enteral Nutrition
Enteral Nutrition Intolerance - Part 2 (2019)
Malnutrition
Malnutrition and the older adult - Part 1 (2019)
Dysphagia
Dysphagia and the older adult: When eating becomes a challenge - Part 2 (2019)
Dysphagia
Dysphagia and the older adult: When eating becomes a challenge - Part 1 (2019)
Neurological Conditions
Information and resources about cerebral palsy and nutrition for Health Care Professionals (2019)
Malnutrition
Tackling Malnutrition in Canada (2019)
Malnutrition
Malnutrition and the older adult - Part 2 (2019)
Critical Illness
Hyperglycemia in the ICU (2019)
Critical Illness
Protein and Older Patients in the ICU (2019)
Critical Illness
ICU Nutrition: Evidence to Practice (2019)
Enteral Nutrition
ICU Nutrition: Evidence to Practice (2019)
Enteral Nutrition
Nutrition Post ICU (2019)
Critical Illness
Nutrition Post ICU (2019)
Neurological Conditions
Supporting Patients & Families on Blenderized Tube Feeding: Beyond The Basics (2019)
Enteral Nutrition
Supporting Patients & Families on Blenderized Tube Feeding: Beyond The Basics (2019)
Critical Illness
Glucose management in the ICU - The evolving role of nutrition (2018)
Critical Illness
Enhancing the nutrition care of survivors of critical illness - Why it matters & how we can improve (2018)
Neurological Conditions
Nutrition Support for the Neurologically Impaired Child (2017)
Malnutrition
Tackling Malnutrition in the Primary Care Setting (2017)
Neurological Conditions
Success with Real Food Containing Tube Feedings in Pediatrics: A Dietitian's Perspective (2017)
Enteral Nutrition
Success with Real Food Containing Tube Feedings in Pediatrics: A Dietitian's Perspective (2017)
Malnutrition
The Importance of Protein and Healthy Aging (2016)
Enteral Nutrition
Evidence-Based Nutritional Solutions for GI-compromised Children (2016)
Neurological Conditions
Managing Pediatric Tube Feeding Intolerance (2015)
Enteral Nutrition
Managing Pediatric Tube Feeding Intolerance (2015)
Enteral Nutrition
Enhanced Gastrointestinal Tolerance in Post-Acute Care Adults Receiving a Plant-Based Peptide Enteral Formula: A Retrospective Analysis. (2024)
Enteral Nutrition
Gastrointestinal tolerance of a peptide based enteral formula with fruit and vegetable ingredients: retrospective analysis of children in post acute-care. (2023)
Enteral Nutrition
Clinical outcomes associated with blenderized tube feedings in adults: A systematic review. (2024)
Enteral Nutrition
Monitor gastrointestinal tolerance in children who have switched to an “enteral formula with food-derived ingredients”: A national, multicenter retrospective chart review (2022 RICIMIX study)
Enteral Nutrition
Intermittent bolus versus continuous feeding in children receiving an enteral formula with food derived ingredients: A national multicentre retrospective study. (2023)
Enteral Nutrition
Blenderized Tube Feeding: A Survey of Dietitians' Perspectives, Education, and Perceived Competence. (2019)
Enteral Nutrition
Effect of blenderized tube feeds on gastric emptying: A retrospective cohort study. (2023)
Enteral Nutrition
Knowledge and clinical practice of ASPEN registered dietitian nutritionist members regarding blenderized tube feedings. (2024)
Enteral Nutrition
Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs Associated With a Peptide-Based Enteral Formula With Fruit and Vegetable Ingredients: Retrospective Analysis of Children and Adults in Post-Acute Care. (2024)
Dysphagia
Improving swallowing function with thickening agents in post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia: a real-world experience
Dysphagia
Validation of the IDDSI funnel for liquid flow testing
Dysphagia
The effect of liquid consistency on penetration-aspiration: a Bayesian analysis of two large datasets
Obesity Care
Acceptability, Adherence, Safety and Experiences of Low Energy Diets in People With Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Mixed Methods Study
Obesity Care
Patient perceptions about obesity management in the context of concomitant care for other chronic diseases
Obesity Care
Weight regain after total meal replacement very low-calorie diet program with and with-out anti-obesity medications
Obesity Care
The OPTIFAST total and partial meal replacement programme reduces cardiometabolic risk in adults with obesity: Secondary and exploratory analysis of the OPTIWIN study
Obesity Care
Preoperative dietitian-led Very Low Calorie Diet Clinic for adults living with obesity undergoing gynaecology, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia repair procedures: a pilot parallel randomised controlled trial
Obesity Care
Intensive Lifestyle Intervention for Remission of Early Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care in Australia: DiRECT-Aus (2023)
Obesity Care
Primary care-led weight management for remission of type 2 diabetes (DiRECT): an open-label, cluster-randomised trial (2018)
Obesity Care
Very-low-calorie diet and 6 months of weight stability in type 2 diabetes: pathophysiologic changes in responders and nonresponders (2016)
Obesity Care
Effects on Diabetes Medications, Weight and Glycated Hemoglobin Among Adult Patients with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: 6-Month Observations From a Full Meal Replacement, Low-Calorie Diet Weight Management Program (2018)
Obesity Care
Feasibility of a Very Low Calorie Diet to Achieve a Sustainable 10% Weight Loss in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Diease (2020)
Obesity Care
Effectiveness of a Total Meal Replacement Program (OPTIFAST® Program) on Weight Loss: Results from the OPTIWIN Study (2019)
Dysphagia
Development of a Non-invasive Device for Swallow Screening in Patients at Risk of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Results from a Prospective Exploratory Study (2019)
Dysphagia
Measurement of Pharyngeal Residue From Lateral View Videofluoroscopic Images (2020)
Dysphagia
The Risk of Penetration-Aspiration related to Residue in the Pharynx (2020)
Dysphagia
History and Science Behind the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10): Lessons Learned (2023)
Dysphagia
The Hydration Status of Adult Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and the Effect of Thickened Fluid Therapy on Fluid Intake and Hydration: Results of Two Parallel Systematic and Scoping Reviews (2022)
Enteral Nutrition
Dietitian's Approach to Managing Enteral Nutrition Intolerance When A Formula Change is Indicated: A Canadian Clinical Practice Survey
Enteral Nutrition
Steel, C. et al. Commercial Blenderized Enteral Formula: Real-World Data on Use and Tolerance among Adult Patients in the Community (2022)
Enteral Nutrition
Wile, H. et al Commercial Blenderized Enteral Formula: Real-World Data on Use and Tolerance among Pediatric Patients in the Community (2022)
Neurological Conditions
Ford K., Gilbertson H., Clinical Use of Peptide-Based Formula (Peptamen Junior®, Nestlé) in the Paediatric Population. Int J of Nut. 2022. Vol 6,4: 35-45.
Enteral Nutrition
Ford K., Gilbertson H., Clinical Use of Peptide-Based Formula (Peptamen Junior®, Nestlé) in the Paediatric Population. Int J of Nut. 2022. Vol 6,4: 35-45.
Dysphagia
Werstuck Macdonald M, Steel C. Dysphagia Identification and Assessment in Adults in Primary Care Settings-A Canadian Study of Dietitians. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2021; 82(2): 84-89.
Dysphagia
Chen K C et al. Sarcopenic Dysphagia: A Narrative Review from Diagnosis to Intervention. Nutrients 2021, 13, 4043.
Neurological Conditions
Elfadil OM, et al. Transition To Peptide-Based Diet Improved Enteral Nutrition Tolerance And Decreased Healthcare Utilization In Pediatric Home Enteral Nutrition. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2021;1–9.
Enteral Nutrition
Elfadil OM, et al. Transition To Peptide-Based Diet Improved Enteral Nutrition Tolerance And Decreased Healthcare Utilization In Pediatric Home Enteral Nutrition. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2021;1–9.
Enteral Nutrition
Boston M., Wile H. Caregivers' Perceptions of Real-Food Containing Tube Feeding: A Canadian Survey. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2020;81:193–197.
Critical Illness
ApSimon M et al. Narrowing the Protein Deficit Gap in Critically Ill Patients Using a Very High-Protein Enteral Formula. Nutr Clin Pract. 2020: 35(3); 533-539.
Enteral Nutrition
ApSimon M et al. Narrowing the Protein Deficit Gap in Critically Ill Patients Using a Very High-Protein Enteral Formula. Nutr Clin Pract. 2020: 35(3); 533-539.
Enteral Nutrition
Mundi MS et al. Reduction in Healthcare Utilization With Transition to Peptide- Based Diets in Intolerant Home Enteral Nutrition Patients. Nutr Clin Pract. 2020; 35(3): 487–494.
Enteral Nutrition
Hopkins B et al. Achieving Protein Targets in the ICU Using a Specialized High-Protein Enteral Formula: A Quality Improvement Project. Nutr Clin Pract 2020; 35(2): 289-298.
Critical Illness
Hopkins B et al. Achieving Protein Targets in the ICU Using a Specialized High-Protein Enteral Formula: A Quality Improvement Project. Nutr Clin Pract 2020; 35(2): 289-298.
Oncology
The Effect of Dietary Intervention Along with Nutritional Education on Reducing the Gastrointestinal Side Effects Caused by Chemotherapy Among Women with Breast Cancer. Abdollahi R et al. Nutr Res. 2019;71(6):922-930.
Dysphagia
The Critical Role of Thickeners in the Therapeutic Medical Management of People with Dysphagia (2019)
Dysphagia
Cichero J. Age-Related Changes to Eating and Swallowing Impact Frailty: Aspiration, Choking Risk, Modified Food Texture and Autonomy of Choice. Geriatrics, 2018; 3 (4) : 69.
Enteral Nutrition
Boston M., Wile H. Understanding Canadian Caregivers' Decision to Use Compleat® and Home Blenderized Tube Feeding – A Pilot Survey (2018)
Enteral Nutrition
Rice TW et al. Dietary Management of Blood Glucose in Medical Critically Ill Overweight and Obese Patients: An Open-Label Randomized Trial. JPEN. 2018; 43(4): 471-480.
Critical Illness
Rice TW et al. Dietary Management of Blood Glucose in Medical Critically Ill Overweight and Obese Patients: An Open-Label Randomized Trial. JPEN. 2018; 43(4): 471-480.
Oncology
Malnutrition Predicts Clinical Outcome in Patients with Neuroendocrine Neoplasia. Maasberg S et al. Neuroendocrin. 2017;104(1):11-25.
Oncology
Nutrition management for head and neck cancer patients improves clinical outcome and survival. Müller-Richter U et al. Nutr Res.2017 Dec;48:1-8.
Malnutrition
Qualitative study of patients and health-care professionals' views on the efficacy of the nutrition as medication oral nutrition supplement program. Lambert K, et al. Nutr Diet. 2017, 74(4):341-348.
Enteral Nutrition
Prevalence and management of enteral nutrition intolerance in the non-ICU settings in Canada. Hopkins B, Donnelly-VanderLoo M, Davis B, Madill J. Canadian J Clinical Nutrition. 2017; 5 (2): 82-101.
Neurological Conditions
Minor G et al. Formula Switch Leads to Enteral Feeding Tolerance Improvements in Children with Developmental Delays. Glob Ped Health 2016; 3:1-6.
Enteral Nutrition
Minor G et al. Formula Switch Leads to Enteral Feeding Tolerance Improvements in Children with Developmental Delays. Glob Ped Health 2016; 3:1-6.
Malnutrition
Improving nutritional intake in post-operative hip fracture patients: A quality improvement project. Dillabough, A, Mammel J, Yee, J. J Ortho and Trauma Nurs 2011,15(4):196-201.
Dysphagia
Belafsky PC et al. Validity and reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2008;117(12): 919-24.
Malnutrition
Implementation and effects of a medication pass nutritional supplement program in a long-term care facility: a pilot study. Doll-Shankaruk M, Yau WN, Oelke C. J Gerontol Nurs. 2008 May;34(5):45-51.
Malnutrition
Improving the efficacy of nutritional supplementation in the hospitalised elderly. Jukkola,K & MacLennan, P. Austral J Ageing. 2005,24(2):119-124.
Enteral Nutrition
Let's Create, Blend and Nourish! (2024)
Obesity Care
Introduction to a range of medically-monitored OPTIFAST® Weight Management programs
Enteral Nutrition
Blend with Confidence (2024)
Enteral Nutrition
Blending it Up Together (2023)
Obesity Care
Healthcare Professionals: Request for information about becoming an Optifast® provider
Enteral Nutrition
The Peptamen Junior Difference
Enteral Nutrition
The Peptamen Difference
Oncology
BOOST® Soothe Starter program
Oncology
Oncology product wheel
Enteral Nutrition
Pediatric Product Selection Guide (2022)
Critical Illness
Pediatric Product Selection Guide (2022)
Neurological Conditions
Pediatric Product Selection Guide (2022)
Malnutrition
Pediatric Product Selection Guide (2022)
GI Conditions
Pediatric Product Selection Guide (2022)
Malnutrition
Oral Nutrition Supplements At-A-Glance
Malnutrition
MedPass with Resource® 2.0
Malnutrition
MedPass Program with Resource® 2.0 - Booklet
Malnutrition
MedPass Program with Resource® 2.0
Malnutrition
Overview of MedPass with Resource® 2.0
Enteral Nutrition
Enteral Nutrition Intolerance - Infographic (2022)
Critical Illness
Enteral Nutrition Intolerance - Infographic (2022)
Enteral Nutrition
PEPTAMEN® Has the Proof in Pediatrics (2022)
Critical Illness
PEPTAMEN® Has the Proof in Pediatrics (2022)
Enteral Nutrition
Improving outcomes in children with peptide based formulas (2022)
Enteral Nutrition
Tube Feeding Intolerance - A Guide to Troubleshooting
Enteral Nutrition
Enteral Nutrition Product Selection Guide (2022)
Enteral Nutrition
PEPTAMEN® Product Guide (2022)
Critical Illness
PEPTAMEN® Product Guide (2022)
Malnutrition
Delicious Beverage and Dessert Recipes using PEPTAMEN® Formula (2021)
Enteral Nutrition
Delicious Beverage and Dessert Recipes using PEPTAMEN® Formula (2021)
Enteral Nutrition
Compleat Pediatric®: Making a Real Difference in Enteral Nutrition (2021)
Oncology
Compleat®: Making a Real Difference in Enteral Nutrition (2021)
Enteral Nutrition
Compleat®: Making a Real Difference in Enteral Nutrition (2021)
Critical Illness
Compleat®: Making a Real Difference in Enteral Nutrition (2021)
Enteral Nutrition
Peptamen® has the proof (2021)
Critical Illness
Peptamen® has the proof (2021)
Enteral Nutrition
PEPTAMEN® Junior Mechanisms of Action (2016)
Critical Illness
PEPTAMEN® Junior Mechanisms of Action (2016)
Enteral Nutrition
PEPTAMEN® - Mechanisms of Action (2016)
Critical Illness
PEPTAMEN® - Mechanisms of Action (2016)
Enteral Nutrition
Blenderized Tube Feeding: Quick Reference Guide (2024)
Dysphagia
Living with Dysphagia: A guide to manage swallowing difficulties in your day: education booklet
Enteral Nutrition
Recipes with Alfamino® Junior
Obesity Care
How the Optifast® Weight Management Program Works
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Education - Increasing Awareness and Screening (Video 2023)
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Education Booklet for Patients and Caregivers (2023)
Oncology
Recipes for Resource® 2.0
Malnutrition
Recipes for Resource® 2.0
Oncology
Compleat® Organic Blends Recipe Cards with Video Link (2021)
Malnutrition
Compleat® Organic Blends Recipe Cards with Video Link (2021)
Enteral Nutrition
Compleat® Organic Blends Recipe Cards with Video Link (2021)
Oncology
Compleat® 1.5: Delicious and Nutritious Blended Recipes for Oral Intake (2022)
Malnutrition
Compleat® 1.5: Delicious and Nutritious Blended Recipes for Oral Intake (2022)
Enteral Nutrition
Compleat® 1.5: Delicious and Nutritious Blended Recipes for Oral Intake (2022)
Oncology
Nutrition solutions to support your cancer care
Malnutrition
Recipe: BOOST® High Protein Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Malnutrition
Recipe: BOOST® High Protein Berry Smoothie Bowl
Malnutrition
Recipe: BOOST® High Protein Mocha Fruit Dip
Malnutrition
Recipe: BOOST® High Protein Vanilla Chia Pudding
Enteral Nutrition
Compleat® 1.0 Recipe Cards with Video Link (2022)
Oncology
Compleat® 1.0 Recipe Cards with Video Link (2022)
Malnutrition
Compleat® 1.0 Recipe Cards with Video Link (2022)
Oncology
Compleat® 1.5: Blenderized Tube Feeding Recipes (2022)
Enteral Nutrition
Compleat® 1.5: Blenderized Tube Feeding Recipes (2022)
Neurological Conditions
Information and resources about cerebral palsy and nutrition for your patients and caregivers (2019)
Oncology
Blenderized Recipes with Compleat® Formula (2018)
Enteral Nutrition
Blenderized Recipes with Compleat® Formula (2018)
Neurological Conditions
A Nutrition Guide for patients and families living with Cerebral Palsy (2018)
Oncology
Blenderized Recipes with Compleat® Junior Formula (2018)
Enteral Nutrition
Blenderized Recipes with Compleat® Junior Formula (2018)
Oncology
myTubeFeeding.ca
Enteral Nutrition
myTubeFeeding.ca
Oncology
Your Guide to Pediatric Home Tube Feeding (2015)
Enteral Nutrition
Your Guide to Pediatric Home Tube Feeding (2015)
